SM Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 0% of Energy sector peers
Updated 96h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
SM’s current ratio of 0.39x means the company has only $0.39 in current assets (cash, receivables, inventory) for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating limited short-term liquidity.
Sector Performance
0th percentileSM
0.39x
Sector Median
0.91x
Sector Avg
1.00x
Deep Analysis
SM’s current ratio of 0.39x means the company has only $0.39 in current assets (cash, receivables, inventory) for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating limited short-term liquidity.
This is well below the Energy sector median of 0.90x and places SM at the 0th percentile among sector peers, making it the weakest liquidity position in its peer group. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both N/A, and no trend data is available for the last eight quarters, so the direction of the metric cannot be assessed. The combination of an extremely low current ratio with no trend history signals a clear liquidity risk, but the absence of changes makes it impossible to know whether the situation is stable or deteriorating. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the severe liquidity weakness typically points to a bearish concern rather than a balanced outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about SM?
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
How is the Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.
How does SM's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
SM's Current Ratio of 0.39x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.91x, placing it in the 0th percentile.
Who are SM's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Energy peers by Current Ratio include: PXD (0.90x), EPD (0.91x), APA (0.92x), CNQ (0.95x), ENB (0.81x).
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The Formula
Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
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0.39x
Sector Median
0.91x
Sector Avg
1.00x
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